People kept telling me that I don't have this - especially my wife. They say things like, "You have a few quirks, but you certainly aren't autistic." I was very confused, but after some research I realized that they were talking about Asperger's (aka Asberger's). This is a form of autism that usually results in some difficulties with social interactions.
The confusion has occurred because my ailment is pronounced the same as the autistic syndrome previously mentioned: Ass-burgers.
In an effort to clear the muddied water, I will explain the syptoms of Asburger's:
- Itchy butt
- Cracks in the skin of the inner crevasse
- Potential bleeding
- Pain when wiping
- Uncomfortable to sit for long periods of time (as if you are sitting on a spicy hamburger) - hence the name
This not only clears my good name, but I think it might be a successful diagnosis for others who suffer from similar symptoms which have gone undiagnosed.
(NOTE: Don't bother looking online for Asburger's or asking your doctor about it. The AMA doesn't formally recognize Asberger's at this time.)
